Medical Director of Anesthesia – Level II Trauma Center – East Texas

Director of Anesthesia Opportunity – 425-Bed Regional Medical Center, East Texas

Lead a High-Performing Anesthesia Department in a Growing East Texas Community

A prominent 425-bed regional referral center and Level II Trauma Center in East Texas is seeking an experienced, board-certified Anesthesiologist to serve as Director of Anesthesia. This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide a well-established, collegial team while maintaining an excellent work-life balance in a supportive, high-retention environment (95% physician retention system-wide).

Practice & Leadership Highlights:

Current team: 9 full-time Anesthesiologists and 27 CRNAs providing exceptional support
Coverage responsibilities:
Main OR: 14 rooms with approximately 7,000 cases annually
Cath Lab: 2 spots covered daily (total 5 rooms across the main hospital and ASC)
Freestanding ASC: 7–8 rooms
Call: Favorable 1:10 weeknight and 1:5 weekend (always 2 providers staffed); call is from home; Night shift on weekly rotation
Schedule: D1 model (full week on, post-call week off) – guaranteed week off after call week; approximately 50-hour work week average (including administrative duties)
Case mix (general anesthesiology focus with leadership oversight):
Always/High volume: Major vascular, Orthopedics, Regional anesthesia
Sometimes/Variable: Cardiac (team will proctor if needed), Thoracic, Pediatrics, Neuro, Trauma, Outpatient surgery, Chronic pain (occasional)
Rarely/Never: Critical care (rare), Obstetrics (handled by CRNAs), Acute pain, Office-based, Preop screening clinic (Chief/Director may oversee; regular Anesthesiologists do not routinely cover)
Medically directed model with no resident supervision; emphasis on quality, efficiency, and team development

As Director of Anesthesia, you will:

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the anesthesia service line
Oversee clinical quality, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives
Collaborate with hospital administration, surgical services, and other departments
Mentor and support the physician and CRNA team
Participate in case coverage while leading departmental growth and innovation

Compensation & Benefits Package (Competitive & Comprehensive):

Attractive leadership salary with production incentives and administrative stipend
Generous sign-on bonus
8 weeks PTO (no additional CME time off required)
Full benefits: Health, dental, vision, retirement plan, malpractice coverage with tail
CME allowance and paid time
Relocation assistance available
No state income tax in Texas + cost of living ~15% below U.S. average

Why East Texas?

Service area population >400,000 in a rapidly growing region
Perfect balance of Quality of Life and Quality of Practice – family-friendly communities, affordable housing, excellent schools, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming culture
Convenient access to the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area and one of the world's busiest international airports (DFW)
Ideal location for leaders seeking professional fulfillment in a lower-stress, high-quality environment with big-city amenities just a short drive away

This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary, team-oriented Anesthesiologist leader who values strong CRNA collaboration, home call, a predictable ~50-hour work week with substantial time off, diverse case exposure (including Level II trauma capabilities), and the chance to shape the future of anesthesia services in a thriving East Texas medical community.

Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) required, along with demonstrated leadership experience or readiness to step into a director-level role.

For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact:

Keith Evola President KTE Services, LLC. Elevating Healthcare One Step at a Time www.ktemedicaljobs.com 904-940-5415

We look forward to discussing this exciting leadership opportunity with you!